Métis Scholar Awards at NorQuest College 2027

Métis Scholar Awards at NorQuest College 2027:

The Métis Scholar Awards support Métis students enrolled full-time in career programs at NorQuest College. The awards recognise academic achievement, educational goals, and current or recent involvement in the Métis community.

Eligibility Criteria for the Métis Scholar Awards at NorQuest College 2027:

• Applicant must have an academic standing of 64% / C / 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a career program at NorQuest College.
• Applicant must submit a personal letter describing their educational goals and career objectives.
• Applicant must be a Canadian citizen and an Alberta resident.
• Applicant must not be a registered or Treaty Indian.
• Applicant must demonstrate current or recent involvement in the Métis community.
• Applicant must provide proof of Métis heritage through an accepted Métis identification card or membership from one of the following:
  • Métis Settlements of Alberta
  • Métis Nation of Ontari
  • Métis Nation–Saskatchewan
  • Métis Nation BC
  • Manitoba Métis Federation
• Applicant must not be receiving Rupertsland Institute (RLI) Métis Training to Employment sponsorship.
• Applicant must not have received the Métis Scholar Award more than once during the same academic year.

Application Process for the Métis Scholar Awards at NorQuest College 2027:

• Applicant must register with and be verified by the Otipemisiwak Métis Student and Alumni Association (OMSA).
• Applicants are required to complete the award application and provide the requested supporting information.

Supplemental Questions:

• Applicant must confirm whether they have registered with the Otipemisiwak Métis Student and Alumni Association (OMSA).
• Applicant must describe their current or recent involvement in the Métis community, including relevant experiences, activities, or contributions.
• Applicant must provide details for each community involvement entry, including:
  • Name of the community, organisation, or activity.
  • Role, position, or contribution.
  • Description of involvement, activities, responsibilities, and contributions.
  • Start date (month/year).
  • End date (month/year).
  • Frequency of participation.
• Applicant must declare whether they are a current client of, or receive funding from, the Rupertsland Institute.
• Applicant must declare that their name does not appear on the Government of Canada's Indian Registry or a Band list under the Indian Act and that they are not an Inuk or a non-Status Indian.

Value of the Award:

• The award amount varies and is not disclosed by the college.

Important Note:

• Applicants are eligible to receive the Métis Scholar Award only once per academic year.